Library Alehouse

(310) 314-4855

2911 Main St
Santa Monica, CA 90405 33.9994 -118.4808

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Neighborhoods: West LA, Ocean Park

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The Scene – A candlelit bar, high tables and sleek bar stools create a relaxing interior inside this warm, Craftsman hideaway, while blond-wood walls, glass windows and high ceilings provide an airy and open feel. Bottles of imported beer line the shelves, while televisions silently flash sports scores. An after-work spot for young professionals and an unintimidating bar scene, this is a refreshing alternative to the pickup palace of Circle Bar across the street. The canopied back garden patio is heated and sheltered by garden walls. – – The Draw – Boasting the best…

4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/14/09

Excellent Food

by NormalGuy

I love this place! Great beers and great food. Outdoor patio rules too.

  • Pros: awesome atmosphere
  • Cons: popular
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/13/09

my fav

by robs2323

I love this place, it's my favorite place to eat in Santa Monica, the salmon I love this place, it's my favorite place to eat in Santa Monica, the salmon enchiladas are amazing. The manger is so nice.

  • Pros: beer, good people, and great food
  • Cons: none
1 Star Rating: Poor

05/26/09

Rude Manager

by bodhikai

I stop in there often for lunch on weekends. A few weeks ago I went on a Friday afternoon. When I arrived, I was told I could not have a table because I was alone. I requested that the host ask the manager if it would be okay for me to sit at an empty 2-top. The manager said no.

They sat me at the tiny counter in the front window. It's about 8 inches deep! I sat there quite a while with my menu. The manager came over and asked what I was doing there - as if I'd just walked in and parked myself there! (I don't look like a homeless person, by the way).

So I didn't exactly feel welcome there. Eventually they gave me some chips and salsa, which I had to spread out along the entire counter along with my food and drink, since the counter was so shallow.

The waitress was phenomenal. She apologized, made sure I got my food, and even took some money off the bill.

The manager, however, was totally rude. Really, is it worth alienating a regular customer for the extra $20 they'd make with 2 people instead of one? Several tables came open while I was eating, trying not to be conspicuous while facing the street. So no one would have been turned away because I took a table.

Won't be going back there.

  • Pros: Decent food
  • Cons: Poor treatment

The Details on Library Alehouse

Parking:

Street parking is scarce, so head west of Main Street on Ashland, and turn into the spacious metered lot.

Save Money:

During the week from 4pm to 6pm, pints start $3.50, 32-ounce drafts are $5, assorted tacos cost $2, while papaya quesadillas and buffalo wings are $4 each.

When to Go:

On Tuesdays, pints are $5, including a free glass, which can be refilled any Tuesday for only $3 (excluding Belgian beers).

Category:

Restaurants, Brew Pubs

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